Thyroid: Articles & Information

The following articles and podcasts present information on thyroid topics that are extremely helpful for the patients I help week in and week out.

I cover topics that are important to understand, like what kind of thyroid medication is best for your condition, when it is OK to quit medications, and what kind of natural products are available to improve your glandular and overall health.

The thyroid information I present here is designed to help you understand the following:

These curated articles are written to be understandable by my patients and anyone who wishes to learn more about their thyroid. This information is an excellent place to start if you suspect that you are experiencing a health issue connected with thyroid function, and it may help you select what kind of thyroid medication is best.

March 17, 2026

Why Your Thyroid Supplements Aren’t Working: The Hashimoto’s-Stomach Connection

If you’ve been "doing everything right: taking your meds, cleaning up your diet, and tracking your labs, yet you still struggle with unstable thyroid levels or crashing fatigue, the problem might not be your thyroid at all. It might be your stomach.
March 10, 2026

Thyroid Self-Exam: How to Check Your Thyroid at Home in Two Minutes

A small, monthly habit that takes under two minutes can make a real difference. A simple thyroid self-exam helps with early detection of thyroid nodules and plays a role in thyroid cancer prevention. Thyroid nodules are common, estimates say your chance of having one roughly equals your age as a percent (so a 50-year-old might have about a 50% chance). Most nodules are harmless, but about 3 to 7 percent can be cancerous. Knowing how to check thyroid at home gives you power to notice change early.